1. Describe your request → 2. Choose a provider → 3. Submit
What would you like a quote for?
Describe what you need, then choose the company you want to contact. You can review your request before sending it.
1. Describe your request → 2. Choose a provider → 3. Submit
Describe what you need, then choose the company you want to contact. You can review your request before sending it.
A detailed quote request helps a provider assess the work and identify missing information. Start with the outcome you need, then describe the goods or service, locations, quantity and timing. Clear assumptions are more useful than an optimistic target price without a defined scope.
For freight, include cargo-ready dates, package counts, packed dimensions, gross weight and origin and destination details. For sourcing, include product specifications, target quantity, sample requirements and acceptable alternatives. Mention special handling or documentation requirements early.
Explain which activities you want the provider to arrange and which you will handle. Identify collection, packing, storage, transport, customs-related work and delivery requirements where relevant. If an Incoterm has been agreed, include the named place as well as the term.
Check the currency, validity, inclusions, exclusions and next steps. Ask the provider to resolve missing or conflicting assumptions before you accept a proposal. Keep any revised measurements, specifications and dates with the enquiry so everyone works from the same version.